Banned driver razzed Transit down Promenade and 'wove in and out of street furniture' in horror Blackpool police chase
A reckless banned driver drove a Ford Transit van into the pedestrian area on Blackpool seafront while he was trying to avoid the police.
He ignored a no entry sign, which was there to prevent vehicles going onto the tram line, before turning back onto the Prom, Roger Brown, prosecuting, told the court.As Hooper drove along the shared space, used by pedestrians and traffic, he narrowly avoided a collision before driving into the pedestrian area. "The vehicle continued weaving in and out of street furniture as members of the public walking through the town centre were put at serious risk", Mr Brown said.
He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance, drug driving and driving while disqualified, and appeared at Preston Crown Court to be sentenced.
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